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Dreidel Experiences a Renaissance

Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:47:25 +0000

Game Continues to Rise in Popularity Dreidel is just a children’s game, right…a way for kids to enjoy Hanukkah. Not anymore! Over the last 20 years, there’s been a marked resurgence in interest in the traditional Jewish game, with much of the expansion of interest found among adults. There are now competitive dreidel leagues, dreidel video games and virtual dreidel platforms. What Is Dreidel?

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Emile Berliner—The Father of Modern Sound

Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 19:18:00 +0000

The Jewish Inventor Who Set the Stage for the Modern Recording Industry Though most music is digital in the 21st century, the recording industry would likely not be the behemoth that it is without the involvement of Emile Berliner, a physicist and inventor on a par with the legendary Thomas Edison. A contemporary of Edison’s, Berliner contributed important discoveries in a wide range of...

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Smoked Fish in Jewish Cuisine

Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 19:06:40 +0000

Why Is It So Prevalent? What Are the Different Methods for Smoking Fish? What Are the Popular Types of Smoked Fish in Jewish Cuisine? When you think of Jewish cuisine, you naturally think of smoked fish, whether it’s kippered salmon, nova lox, whitefish, mackerel or trout. Why is smoked fish such a tradition within the Jewish community? What are the most popular types of smoked fish and how are...

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Sephardic and Ashkenazi Culture and Cuisine

Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:29:22 +0000

The History and Distinguishing Features of the Two Primary Diaspora Groups Most non-Jewish people in the West have heard the terms “Sephardic” and “Ashkenazi,” but few understand the differences or the significance of these distinctions. Let’s take a closer look at these two distinct cultures, how they originated, and what makes them unique. Sephardic Judaism The term “Sephardic” comes from the...

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The Jewish Genius Who Pioneered the Video Game

Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:28:14 +0000

Ralph Baer—The So-Called “Father of Video Games” In 1972, Atari released a relatively new product, a coin-operated game that had a screen and used video technology…they called it Pong and it took bowling alleys and bars by storm. Though it seems almost paleolithic compared to the technology available today, it was a huge technological breakthrough, based on the work and research of a German-born...

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Jewish Philanthropy—Cultural Origins and Storied Practitioners

Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 15:14:37 +0000

The Theological and Cultural Underpinnings of Jewish Giving | Historical Figures Who Have Set the Standard The commitment to giving back is a core belief within the Jewish faith. Studies consistently show that nearly half of the nation’s largest philanthropic donors are Jewish and that Jewish people consistently give more per capita than other demographic groups, with an estimated 75%

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Interesting Things You May Not Have Known about Purim

Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 14:59:23 +0000

Some of the Unknown Facts and Traditions Surrounding the “Festival of Lots” Purim, also known as the “Festival of Lots,” is almost here, with the holiday being celebrated from sundown on Monday, March 2 until sundown on Tuesday, March 3. Also known as the “Jewish Carnival” due to its highly festive nature, Purim pays homage to the prevention of the slaughter of the Jewish people in the Achaemenid...

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Jewish Furniture and Furniture Builders

Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit — Sun, 21 Dec 2025 15:58:02 +0000

The Beauty of Woodworking in Synagogues and Jewish Homes Jewish culture has long been associated with skilled craftsman, with the most prominent being gold and silver smiths, tailors, leather workers and coppersmiths. Lesser known are the Jewish artisans who have fashioned stunning pieces with wood, both for the synagogue and for Jewish homes. The Role of Woodworking in the Synagogue Many...

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Is It Really Jewish Rye Bread?

Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:14:22 +0000

What Is It that Makes Jewish Rye Bread Unique? Are There Different Types? What to Look for in a Jewish Rye When you’re craving a Reuben, pastrami on rye or corned beef on rye, there’s really only one bread that you want…authentic Jewish rye. Did you know, though, that most bread sold in the United States under the name of “Jewish rye” has very little, if any, rye flour in it?

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Corned Beef—The Jewish Deli Staple That’s Synonymous with St. Patrick’s Day

Gutterman's & Gutterman Warheit — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 01:10:28 +0000

How an Irish Invention Became Found a Home in the Jewish Deli Go to a Jewish deli and you’ll find some of the world’s most amazing corned beef. Likewise, dine at a true Irish eatery or attend a St. Patrick’s Day event and there will be corned beef. Is it a Jewish staple that made it into Irish cuisine or a taste of the Emerald Isle embraced by the Jewish community? Or a bit of both?

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